Gov. Crist Urges Caution During Lightning Storms
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Posted: 8:11 AM Jul 8, 2009
Gov. Crist Urges Caution During Lightning Storms
Gov. Charlie Crist and state emergency management officials are urging residents and visitors to use caution during lightning storms after one person was killed and 27 others were injured near Lakeland on the Fourth of July.
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Gov. Charlie Crist and state emergency management officials are urging residents and visitors to use caution during lightning storms after one person was killed and 27 others were injured near Lakeland on the Fourth of July.

Crist said in a statement released Wednesday that people should have a plan in place and seek shelter at the first sign of severe weather.

About 100 people from a church group were outside playing soccer and volleyball in Lakeland at a gathering Saturday when a lightning bolt or series of strikes hit nearby. Authorities say 30-year-old Benjamin Gonzalez was hit while playing soccer and died at the hospital.

This year, there have been three lightning deaths in Florida. About nine people are killed and 39 injured in Florida each year by lightning.


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Posted by: Beard Location: Panama City Beach on Jul 9, 2009 at 07:03 AM

With all the problems facing our state,is this the most important issue for Mr. Crist to comment on? Oh well,it's not likely they are going to address the most pressing issues anyway,so he may as well just ignore them.
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Posted by: farwestender Location: bch on Jul 8, 2009 at 03:48 PM

a wise man once said "electricty will make you walk and talk with God." nuff said
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Posted by: Jeff Location: Lynn Haven on Jul 8, 2009 at 02:33 PM

Thanks, Charlie. The reasonably smart ones amongst us already know that. The stupid ones won't pay any attention. Is that thunder? How 'bout a round of golf?
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